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With Coronavirus Infections Linked to Religious Gatherings, Debate Rages over Worship

In the earliest stages of the pandemic, governors in states such as Washington issued stay-at-home or shelter-in-place orders that barred faith...

With Coronavirus Infections Linked to Religious Gatherings, Debate Rages over Worship

Benjamin Watson, Christian Groups Work to Provide Aid to Churches At Risk of Closing due to Economic Impact of Coronavirus

National Christian groups and former NFL player Benjamin Watson are working together with the AND Campaign to help small churches, struggling from...

Benjamin Watson, Christian Groups Work to Provide Aid to Churches At Risk of Closing due to Economic Impact of Coronavirus

Asian-American Christians Call on the Church to Combat Coronavirus Racism

Racism toward Asians across the globe has skyrocketed since the outbreak of the coronavirus. As such, Asian-American Christians are calling on the...

Asian-American Christians Call on the Church to Combat Coronavirus Racism

93 Percent of America's Churches Have Stopped Meeting, Poll Shows

According to a new LifeWay survey, 93 percent of churches have stopped meeting in person as of March 29 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

93 Percent of America's Churches Have Stopped Meeting, Poll Shows

Pence Urges Churches of 10 or More to Stop Meeting in Fight against Coronavirus

On Wednesday, Vice President Mike Pence urged churches of more than 10 people to stop meeting, noting that the temporary restrictions on large...

Pence Urges Churches of 10 or More to Stop Meeting in Fight against Coronavirus

California's Harvest Christian Fellowship Sets Up Drive-Thru Coronavirus Test Site

Pastor Greg Laurie's Harvest Christian Fellowship church in California transformed itself into a drive-thru coronavirus test site on Wednesday.

California's Harvest Christian Fellowship Sets Up Drive-Thru Coronavirus Test Site

Practical Ways to Deal with Decreased Giving in the Age of COVID-19

Just as the economy is uncertain, the “economy” of many churches and nonprofits are also uncertain as giving falls off.

Practical Ways to Deal with Decreased Giving in the Age of COVID-19

Trump: 'My Biggest Disappointment' Is that Churches 'Can't Meet' during Pandemic

On Wednesday, President Trump said his biggest disappointment in regards to the coronavirus is that churches cannot meet in this critical time of...

Trump: 'My Biggest Disappointment' Is that Churches 'Can't Meet' during Pandemic

Scotland Church Sues City Council after Event Canceled over Speaker's Views on Homosexuality

A church in Scotland is suing the Edinburgh City Council for canceling to church's conference over one of the speaker’s views on homosexuality.

Scotland Church Sues City Council after Event Canceled over Speaker's Views on Homosexuality

Pastor Says He Will Host 'Woodstock'-Like Easter Service in Protest of 'Stay at Home' Orders

Just a day after a pastor was arrested in Florida for refusing to follow social distancing orders, a pastor in Pennsylvania announced that he will...

Pastor Says He Will Host 'Woodstock'-Like Easter Service in Protest of 'Stay at Home' Orders

Higher Attendance, Lower Giving: Survey Shows How Churches Are Responding to COVID-19

A Barna survey revealed that since doors have been forced to close amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, church attendance is up via virtual...

Higher Attendance, Lower Giving: Survey Shows How Churches Are Responding to COVID-19

Florida Pastor Arrested for Holding In-Person Church Service during Coronavirus Pandemic

A Florida pastor was arrested on Monday after holding an in-person church service on Sunday, despite social distancing orders.

Florida Pastor Arrested for Holding In-Person Church Service during Coronavirus Pandemic

'Zoombombing' Comes for Houses of Worship

On Sunday, Alex Merritt was signed in to the Zoom video conferencing app, discussing a biblical passage with members of his Sunday school young...

'Zoombombing' Comes for Houses of Worship

NYC Mayor Threatens to Close Churches 'Permanently' for Meeting during Coronavirus

New York City's Mayor Bill de Blasio suggested this weekend that churches could be closed “permanently” if they refuse to meet CDC COVID-19...

NYC Mayor Threatens to Close Churches 'Permanently' for Meeting during Coronavirus

Black and Latino Startup Churches Work to Stay Afloat during Pandemic

As the novel coronavirus continues to spread across the United States, faith leaders have canceled worship services and shifted their ministries...

Black and Latino Startup Churches Work to Stay Afloat during Pandemic